Robert C. Spear

6.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
165 papers, 5.3k citations indexed

About

Robert C. Spear is a scholar working on Parasitology, Ecology and Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert C. Spear has authored 165 papers receiving a total of 5.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 39 papers in Parasitology, 28 papers in Ecology and 20 papers in Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis. Recurrent topics in Robert C. Spear's work include Parasites and Host Interactions (37 papers), Parasite Biology and Host Interactions (23 papers) and Global Maternal and Child Health (18 papers). Robert C. Spear is often cited by papers focused on Parasites and Host Interactions (37 papers), Parasite Biology and Host Interactions (23 papers) and Global Maternal and Child Health (18 papers). Robert C. Spear collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Canada. Robert C. Spear's co-authors include George M. Hornberger, Les C. Cwynar, Song Liang, Alan Hubbard, James Ritchie, Linda C. K. Shane, Margaret B. Davis, Frédéric Y. Bois, Steve Selvin and Edmund Y. W. Seto and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Robert C. Spear

163 papers receiving 4.8k citations

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Eutrophication in peel inlet—II. Identification of critical uncertainties via generalized sensitivity analysis

1980 498 citations Robert C. Spear profile →
AN APPROACH TO THE PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Feasible intervention combinations for achieving a safe exit of the Zero-COVID policy in China and its determinants: an individual-based model study 2023 ·BMC Infectious Diseases ·Qu Cheng, Xingjie Hao, Degang Wu, Qi Wang, Robert C. Spear, Sheng Wei	1
2	Modeling liver fluke transmission in northeast Thailand: Impacts of development, hydrology, and control 2018 ·Acta Tropica ·Tomás M. León, Travis C. Porco, Christina S. Kim, Sasithorn Kaewkes, (unknown), Banchob Sripa, Robert C. Spear	8
3	Experimental and modelling investigations of Opisthorchis viverrini miracidia transmission over time and across temperatures: implications for control 2017 ·International Journal for Parasitology ·Pierre Echaubard, Tomás M. León, (unknown), (unknown), Christina S. Kim, Frank F. Mallory, Sasithorn Kaewkes, Robert C. Spear, Banchob Sripa	13
4	Preliminary genetic evidence of two different populations of Opisthorchis viverrini in Lao PDR 2017 ·Parasitology Research ·(unknown), Nadda Kiatsopit, (unknown), Bonnie L. Webster, Joanne P. Webster, Poppy H. L. Lamberton, Thewarach Laha, Ross H. Andrews, Trevor N. Petney, David Blair, Elizabeth J. Carlton, Robert C. Spear, Paiboon Sithithaworn	13
5	Review of “Mathematical Models for Neglected Tropical Diseases: Essential Tools for Control and Elimination, Part B” Edited by Maria-Gloria Basáñez and Roy M. Anderson 2017 ·Parasites & Vectors ·Robert C. Spear	7
6	Exploring the Contribution of Host Susceptibility to Epidemiological Patterns of Schistosoma japonicum Infection Using an Individual-Based Model 2015 ·American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ·Shuo Wang, Robert C. Spear	6
7	Exploring the impact of infection-induced immunity on the transmission of Schistosoma japonicum in hilly and mountainous environments in China 2014 ·Acta Tropica ·Shuo Wang, Robert C. Spear	7
8	Evaluation of Mammalian and Intermediate Host Surveillance Methods for Detecting Schistosomiasis Reemergence in Southwest China 2011 ·PLoS neglected tropical diseases ·Elizabeth J. Carlton, Michael Bates, Bo Zhong, Edmund Y. W. Seto, Robert C. Spear	38
9	Polymorphic microsatellites in the human bloodfluke, Schistosoma japonicum, identified using a genomic resource 2011 ·Parasites & Vectors ·Ning Xiao, Justin V. Remais, Paul J. Brindley, Dongchuan Qiu, Robert C. Spear, (unknown), David Blair	15
10	Model approaches for estimating the influence of time-varying socio-environmental factors on macroparasite transmission in two endemic regions 2009 ·Epidemics ·Justin V. Remais, Bo Zhong, Elizabeth J. Carlton, Robert C. Spear	13
11	The Use of Remote Sensing for Predictive Modeling of Schistosomiasis in China 2002 ·Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing ·Edmund Seto, Bing Xu, (unknown), Peng Gong, (unknown), George M. Davis, Dongchuan Qiu, (unknown), Robert C. Spear	42
12	Estimating the distribution of worm burden and egg excretion of Schistosoma japonicum by risk group in Sichuan Province, China 2002 ·Parasitology ·Alan Hubbard, Song Liang, Don R. Maszle, (unknown), Xiaojun Gu, Robert C. Spear	41
13	Hydrological studies of schistosomiasis transport in Sichuan Province, China 1998 ·The Science of The Total Environment ·Don R. Maszle, P. G. Whitehead, (unknown), Robert C. Spear	35
14	Remote Imaging Applied to Schistosomiasis Control: The Anning River Project 1997 ·NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) ·Edmund Y. W. Seto, Don R. Maszle, Robert C. Spear, Peng Gong	1
15	Benzene Toxicokinetics in Humans-Bone Marrow Exposure to Metabolites 1994 ·Occupational and Environmental Medicine ·K. Watanabe, Frédéric Y. Bois, (unknown), (unknown), Robert C. Spear	5
16	Parameter variability and the interpretation of physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling results. 1994 ·Environmental Health Perspectives ·Robert C. Spear, Frédéric Y. Bois	31
17	Middle Level Team Scheduling: Appropriate Grouping for Adolescents. 1992 ·Robert C. Spear	1
18	The Effect of Autocorrelation on the Estimation of Workers' Daily Exposures 1989 ·American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal ·(unknown), Steve Selvin, Robert C. Spear, Stephen M. Rappaport	28
19	Dynamic considerations for control of closed life support systems 1984 ·Advances in Space Research ·Philip Babcock, David M. Auslander, Robert C. Spear	10
20	Design of control systems with uncertain parameters 1981 ·IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control ·David M. Auslander, Robert C. Spear, G. E. Young	0

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